Sports

Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, which includes the Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Englewood areas, has emerged as a premier sporting event destination. In addition to serving as the Spring Training home of the Tampa Bay Rays, as well as home to their minor league affiliate, the Charlotte Stone Crabs, our destination has also successfully hosted numerous other sporting events on the state, national, and international level. Click here for a sampling of annual and recently hosted events.

Complimentary Visitor & Convention Bureau Services

The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau is committed to the recruitment and development of youth, amateur, collegiate, interscholastic, and professional sports events, tournaments, conventions, and championships. In a short period of time, national governing bodies and rights holders have quickly learned that Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands is committed and capable of hosting a multitude of successful events.

The Florida Sports Foundation and each of Florida's nine professional sports teams encourage you to purchase the specialty sports tag of your choice. Proceeds from the $25 purchase directly support each designated youth charity and the development of major and regional sports events throughout Florida. Click here to learn more.

Sports Media Gallery

About the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast

Florida's premier year-round eco-tourism destination, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast, is known for its pristine, unspoiled beauty. The area has hosted seven major feature films, been featured on SAIL magazine's list of the "10 Greatest Places to Sail in the United States," ranked by Golf Digest as the "Third Best Place to Live and Play Golf in America," and rated by MONEY magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live in the South." For information about area events, activities and attractions, contact the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor and Convention Bureau, 1700 Tamiami Trail, Suite G-2, Port Charlotte, FL; call 941-743-1900 for a free Visitor's Guide; or visit the Web site at PureFlorida.com.